Thursday, January 19, 2006

from "My Dinner with ANDY"

Portion of 3/2/65 conversation between my LTSP David Ehrenstein and Andy Warhol: (link for a limited time only)

DE: Who among the New American Cinema do you admire?AW: Jack Smith.DE: You really like Jack Smith?AW: When I was little I always thought he was my best director. . .I mean best. . .the only person I would ever copy. I just think he's so terrific. And now since I'm grown up I just think he makes the best movies.DE: What in particular do you like about his movies?AW: He's the only one I know that uses color. . .backwards.